Monterey vs Santa Barbara in August

Santa Barbara is the better pick in August — 93 vs 87 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Santa Barbara is warm, dry, clean air, while Monterey is nice, dry, clean air.

Monterey vs Santa BarbaraAugust climate, side by side

MontereySanta Barbara
Comfort score87/100 (A)93/100 (S)
Feels-like high21°C28°C
Avg high / low20° / 13°26° / 16°
Rainfall1 mm3 mm
Rainy days01
Humidity83%62%
Air quality (AQI)3137

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Monterey vs Santa Barbara in August — FAQ

Is August better in Monterey or Santa Barbara?
Santa Barbara is the better pick in August — 93 vs 87 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Santa Barbara is warm, dry, clean air, while Monterey is nice, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Monterey vs Santa Barbara in August?
In August, Monterey averages 20°C high / 13°C low with about 1 mm of rain; Santa Barbara averages 26°C high / 16°C low with about 3 mm.